CVA Break-Action Information Manual

Break-Action
Warranty
Information
CVA • SUPERB ACCURACY • LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
This book contains information critical to the safe use and maintenance of
Connecticut Valley Arms muzzleloading firearms. YOU MUST READ THIS MA-
TERIAL ENTIRELY AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION BE-
FORE YOU CAN SAFELY USE YOUR MUZZLELOADER. If firearm is loaned
or sold by a dealer or individual this book must accompany the firearm. Re-
placement books are available from our factory. Call CVA Customer Service at...

Model No. ____________ Serial No. ________________
Caliber _______________ Date Purchased ___________
Type of Gun ______________________________________
Warranty
Information
Call CVA Customer Service at 770-449-4687 if you have any
questions or visit us on the Internet at: www.cva.com or E-mail
us at: [email protected]
Break-Action
WARNING
IF HANDLED IMPROPERLY FIREARMS ARE
DANGEROUS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL
CAUTIONS, CAUTION AND WARNINGS OF
DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND/
OR DEATH AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.     

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
A Introduction to Break-Action Muzzleloaders ......................................... 1
B Getting Started ...................................................................................... 2
C Ten Commandments of Firearm Safety ................................................ 2
D Safety Considerations Unique to Muzzleloaders .................................. 3
E Specific Cautions for Safe Use of CVA In-Line ..................................... 4
F Basic Accessories...

Main Components
of the
Break Action
Muzzleloading Rifle
Trigger
Trigger Guard
Forearm
Retention
Bolt
Metal
Thimble
Ramrod
Bullet Guiding
Muzzle
Barrel
Fiber Optic
Sights
Exterior
Hammer
with
Cocking
Spur
Ambidextrous
Monte Carlo
Cheek Piece
Magnum Recoil
Pad
Sling
Swivel
Stud
Pistol
Grip
Internal
Transfer
Bar Safety
Breeching
Lever     

WARNING: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS CRITI-
CAL FOR THE PROPER USE AND CARE OF YOUR FIREARM.  DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO LOAD OR FIRE YOUR MUZZLELOADER UNTIL YOU HAVE
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INFORMATION DESCRIBED IN THIS
MANUAL.
All muzzleloading firearms, including In-Lines, are faithful to the original
basic designs. For this reason, blackpowder guns cannot be made with
many of the refinements and features that are standard on modern car-
tridge firearms. Shooters must remember that even now,...

in the barrel). Such magnum loads should never be fired in other CVA In-
Lines that do not feature the one-piece Monoblock barrel design.
B. GETTING STARTED
1. Safety First - Verify gun is unloaded.  (See J-2)
2. Remove gun and supplied tools from box.
3. Check all mechanical functions.
4.Remove breech plug, using provided tools. Apply CVA breech plug/nipple
grease or high temperature anti-seize compound to breech plug threads.
5. Clean shipping grease from inside and outside of barrel.
6. Replace breech...

D.SAFETY  CONSIDERATIONS UNIQUE  TO MUZZLELOADERS
1. Never smoke when shooting or handling a muzzleloader or related
equipment. Ashes and/or loose sparks may cause powder or caps to
ignite, resulting in personal injury or death.
2. Always wear eye protection. Flying debris from the breech area and
muzzle are always a possibility with any muzzleloader.
3. Never pour powder into a muzzleloader directly from a flask, horn or
any large volume, enclosed container. Hot embers in the barrel could
cause the...

12. Never store a loaded muzzleloader. Muzzleloaders should be unloaded
and cleaned prior to any storage.
13. Never load a muzzleloader without first making sure that it is unloaded.
14.Exercise extreme caution when hunting from treestands with
muzzleloaders. The dropping of a loaded muzzleloader may cause
accidental discharge leading to severe injury or death. Be sure the
primer/cap is removed whenever raising or lowering the firearm.
15. Never allow the hammer or bolt of a muzzleloader to rest against...

5. PowerBelt™ Bullets or saboted bullets are recommended when using
pelletized powder. Both provide the tight gas seal necessary for effi-
cient burn of the entire pellet charge.
6. For maximum accuracy when shooting saboted bullets or older lubri-
cated lead bullets, the barrel must be cleaned of powder fouling and
plastic/lubrication residue after each shot. PowerBelt™ Bullets do not
require cleaning after every shot.  When using PowerBelt™ Bullets,
you can clean every 4 to 5 shots without compromising...

G. PROPELLANTS
NEVER USE MODERN SMOKELESS POWDER IN ANY MUZZLE-
LOADER. The use of any amount of smokeless powder in a muzzleloader
will create dangerously high pressures upon ignition, may result in severe
injury or death to the shooter and/or bystanders, and will void the warranty.
Only six types of propellants are acceptable for use in CVA muzzleloading
rifles.
The first type is  BLACKPOWDER. (IMPORTANT: The term “blackpowder”
refers to the formulation of the propellant, not the color. Many of the...